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Festivals and theatrical forms of asia

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The document discusses several theatrical forms and festivals in Asia. It describes the Yi Peng Lantern Festival in Thailand where lanterns are released to make Buddhist merit. It also discusses the Kodo Taiko Drum Festival in Japan where performers convey rhythm through drumming. Several Philippine festivals are listed including Dinagyang in Iloilo and Pahiyas in Quezon. The main Japanese theater forms of Noh, Kabuki, and Bunrako are outlined along with details on masks, costumes, and puppetry. Indonesian wayang kulit shadow puppetry and its religious stories are described. Chinese Peking Opera is discussed along with costumes and facial painting techniques. Finally, some Philippine theater forms are mentioned like senak

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FESTIVALS AND THEATRICAL FORMS OF ASIA
Festivals and theatrical forms of asia
Thailand Lantern Festival Known as Yi Peng, it is a Thai holiday which celebrated annually on the second month of the Thai Lanna Calendar This festival is meant to make Buddhist merit. Thai Lanterns - is a Western invention. Wish Lanterns - are properly called Khoom Loy or Khoo Yi Peng Celebrations can be seen in Chiang Mai, the ancient capital of the former Lanna Kingdom.
Yi Peng Festival
Kodo Taiko Drum Festival of Japan Kodo conveys two meanings heartbeat, the primal source of all rhythm and read in a different way, the word can mean Children of the drum Kodo was formed in 1981 and made their debut at the Berlin symphony. Kodos main instrument is Taiko drum.
Kodo Taiko Drum Festival
Other Philippine Festivals 1.Dinagyang (Ilo-ilo) 9.Kaamulan (Bukidnon) 2.Kadayawan ( Davao) 10.Pahiyas (Quezon) 3.Higantes (Angono,Rizal) and many more. 4.Longganisa (Vigan) 5.Kasadyaan ( Leyte) 6.Sinulog (Cebu) 7.Masskara(Bacolod)
Japanese Theater The Japanese have two main forms of Japanese theaters--- The Noh and the Kabuki. A secondary form is a puppet show called Bunrako.
Noh Plays The oldest surviving form of Japanese theater, originated during the 1300s Combine music, dancing, and acting to communicate religious themes. The play has almost no plot and unfolds without much action. During the intermission other actors perform short comical skits known as kyogen
Noh Plays -The actors are wearing traditional masks and elaborate costumes. -All the actors are men. - It is played by a main actor or shite, usually wearing mask and one or more supporting actors or waki. - One actor plays the part of God or hero and always wears mask. - The plays are short and so most theater groups perform three times in an evening.
Festivals and theatrical forms of asia
Kabuki - Is an art form rich in showmanship. - Exciting and colorful dramas that dealt with themes such as love and revenge. - Kabuki plots are usually based on historical events, moral conflicts, warm hearted dramas, love stories, tales of tragedy, of conspiracy, and other well- known stories. - Requires elaborate stage setting. - Male actors play female as well as male roles.
Festivals and theatrical forms of asia
Bunrako An old tradition of Japanese puppet play. Can be found in the theater in Osaka, Japan. Often adapts styles and plays from kabuki repertoire. It covers wide range of subject matter such as historical subject, great warriors, court lords, ladies, middle class merchants, shopkeepers, and men and
Festivals and theatrical forms of asia
Wayang kulit ( Indonesian Shadow theater) One of the most popular puppet shows of the Indonesians. It is performed to celebrate important occasions in Indonesia such as wedding, birthday, circumcision, and others The stories of puppet show based on the ancient Hindu epics or recounted the adventure of well-known heroes and their evil enemies. Recent plays, however deal with current political events.
The purpose of the theater was principally moral and religious instruction in Hinduism. The main figure of shadow play performance is the puppeteer and the story teller called dalang. Dalang -Operates the puppet while narrating the story. - Recognize as a religious leader or a shaman, who communicates with spirit while having the performance. The entire narration is accompanied by the Gamelan orchestra.
Festivals and theatrical forms of asia
Peking Opera Is the most watched theater performance in Beijing, China because of this, it is considered as the Oriental Opera
Costumes Are tailored for every role to be played. Each costume is designed considering age, occupation, and status of each role. This makes expectators distinguished the ranked of the character portrayed. In the opera, performers of high rank characters wear red; lower ranking officials wear blue; young characters wear white; those portraying old roles wear brown, olive, or white and other male characters are in black.
Festivals and theatrical forms of asia
Lianpu -Facial painting takes a long time to practice to master, considering and analyzing the role to play. - This method of make-up is called Picture of hearts.
Festivals and theatrical forms of asia
Philippine Theater Senakulo Religious drama. -Usually done during Lenten season. Panuluyan - Usually done during Christmas season. Sarzuela - a play that is musical and about mythology and nobility, the stories usually revolve around domestic family life.

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  • 3. Thailand Lantern Festival Known as Yi Peng, it is a Thai holiday which celebrated annually on the second month of the Thai Lanna Calendar This festival is meant to make Buddhist merit. Thai Lanterns - is a Western invention. Wish Lanterns - are properly called Khoom Loy or Khoo Yi Peng Celebrations can be seen in Chiang Mai, the ancient capital of the former Lanna Kingdom.
  • 5. Kodo Taiko Drum Festival of Japan Kodo conveys two meanings heartbeat, the primal source of all rhythm and read in a different way, the word can mean Children of the drum Kodo was formed in 1981 and made their debut at the Berlin symphony. Kodos main instrument is Taiko drum.
  • 6. Kodo Taiko Drum Festival
  • 7. Other Philippine Festivals 1.Dinagyang (Ilo-ilo) 9.Kaamulan (Bukidnon) 2.Kadayawan ( Davao) 10.Pahiyas (Quezon) 3.Higantes (Angono,Rizal) and many more. 4.Longganisa (Vigan) 5.Kasadyaan ( Leyte) 6.Sinulog (Cebu) 7.Masskara(Bacolod)
  • 8. Japanese Theater The Japanese have two main forms of Japanese theaters--- The Noh and the Kabuki. A secondary form is a puppet show called Bunrako.
  • 9. Noh Plays The oldest surviving form of Japanese theater, originated during the 1300s Combine music, dancing, and acting to communicate religious themes. The play has almost no plot and unfolds without much action. During the intermission other actors perform short comical skits known as kyogen
  • 10. Noh Plays -The actors are wearing traditional masks and elaborate costumes. -All the actors are men. - It is played by a main actor or shite, usually wearing mask and one or more supporting actors or waki. - One actor plays the part of God or hero and always wears mask. - The plays are short and so most theater groups perform three times in an evening.
  • 12. Kabuki - Is an art form rich in showmanship. - Exciting and colorful dramas that dealt with themes such as love and revenge. - Kabuki plots are usually based on historical events, moral conflicts, warm hearted dramas, love stories, tales of tragedy, of conspiracy, and other well- known stories. - Requires elaborate stage setting. - Male actors play female as well as male roles.
  • 14. Bunrako An old tradition of Japanese puppet play. Can be found in the theater in Osaka, Japan. Often adapts styles and plays from kabuki repertoire. It covers wide range of subject matter such as historical subject, great warriors, court lords, ladies, middle class merchants, shopkeepers, and men and
  • 16. Wayang kulit ( Indonesian Shadow theater) One of the most popular puppet shows of the Indonesians. It is performed to celebrate important occasions in Indonesia such as wedding, birthday, circumcision, and others The stories of puppet show based on the ancient Hindu epics or recounted the adventure of well-known heroes and their evil enemies. Recent plays, however deal with current political events.
  • 17. The purpose of the theater was principally moral and religious instruction in Hinduism. The main figure of shadow play performance is the puppeteer and the story teller called dalang. Dalang -Operates the puppet while narrating the story. - Recognize as a religious leader or a shaman, who communicates with spirit while having the performance. The entire narration is accompanied by the Gamelan orchestra.
  • 19. Peking Opera Is the most watched theater performance in Beijing, China because of this, it is considered as the Oriental Opera
  • 20. Costumes Are tailored for every role to be played. Each costume is designed considering age, occupation, and status of each role. This makes expectators distinguished the ranked of the character portrayed. In the opera, performers of high rank characters wear red; lower ranking officials wear blue; young characters wear white; those portraying old roles wear brown, olive, or white and other male characters are in black.
  • 22. Lianpu -Facial painting takes a long time to practice to master, considering and analyzing the role to play. - This method of make-up is called Picture of hearts.
  • 24. Philippine Theater Senakulo Religious drama. -Usually done during Lenten season. Panuluyan - Usually done during Christmas season. Sarzuela - a play that is musical and about mythology and nobility, the stories usually revolve around domestic family life.